Fortnite maker accuses Apple of impeding efforts to launch own app store in Europe

Epic accused Apple of twice rejecting the gaming firm’s submissions over concerns its design was “too similar” to Apple’s own App Store

Epic said Apple had twice blocked its submission of plans for an Epic Games Store (PA)

Fortnite maker Epic Games has accused Apple of blocking its efforts to set up its own app store for iPhone and iPad users in Europe.

Epic said Apple had twice blocked its submission of plans for an Epic Games Store, which would allow users in Europe to download apps to their Apple devices outside of Apple’s own App Store for the first time.